Hyderabad

Padma Devender Reddy has demanded the dismissal of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar after a POCSO case was filed against his son, criticising Prime Minister Modi’s silence and accusing both BJP and Congress of shielding the accused.

Six Sikh couples got married free of cost during a Samuhik Vivah Samagam at Gurudwara Baram Bala in Hyderabad’s Kishanbagh. The initiative supported economically struggling families, with religious leaders and hundreds of devotees attending the traditional mass wedding ceremony.

The Petbasheerabad police will record the victim’s statement in a POCSO case registered against Sai Bageerath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay. The complaint alleges inappropriate behaviour during a New Year’s Eve party. Bandi Sanjay has denied the allegations.

A three-year-old girl, Priyansha, died after allegedly falling into a water sump near her house in Janwada village of Mokila on Sunday. Family members and local residents searched for the missing child before neighbours found her drowned in the sump.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Hyderabad and is scheduled to meet Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan at their residences. He will also launch development projects worth over Rs 9,000 crore and address a public meeting.

The Telangana Congress faced criticism after its remarks on a POCSO case involving Bandi Sanjay Kumar’s son. The post triggered backlash on social media, with users questioning the state government’s handling of law and order and delay in action.

BRSV activists laid siege to the DGP office in Hyderabad demanding the arrest of Bandi Sanjay Kumar’s son in a POCSO case. Several leaders were detained during the protest, which also saw allegations of political bias and delay in action.

The Telangana government has deferred the proposed merger of intermediate and school education, deciding to continue admissions as usual this year. The move follows recommendations from the Education Commission and technical hurdles, with a final decision to follow legislative discussion.

BRS leader T. Harish Rao questioned the delay in police action in the POCSO case involving Bandi Sanjay Kumar’s son. He alleged lapses in registration and follow-up, demanding accountability from the Telangana Chief Minister and an impartial investigation.

The iconic Trimulgherry football ground in Hyderabad has been enclosed with a high-rise wall as part of SCB elevated corridor works, restricting access to local players and walkers. Residents and football enthusiasts say the move has affected sports activity in the area

The IMD has forecast a rise in temperatures across Telangana from Tuesday, with mercury levels expected to increase by 2°C to 3°C after brief thundershowers. Several districts may record highs between 41°C and 44°C as dry conditions return.

A 13-year-old boy with intellectual disabilities underwent successful oesophageal reconstruction surgery at NIMS Hyderabad after suffering a corrosive injury in 2024. The complex procedure was performed free of cost under Aarogyasri and CMRF, restoring his ability to swallow.

A 24-year-old man from Kurmalguda was allegedly murdered by unidentified persons in Balapur on Saturday night. Police identified the victim as Adit Pandey, a native of Lucknow, and said the family suspects one person while the investigation into the case continues

Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar is expected to receive Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Hyderabad visit despite the ongoing POCSO case against his son, Bhagirath Sai. Sanjay’s scheduled participation in official and political events has triggered political discussion and public attention.

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Telangana visit, the Cantonment Congress Party demanded the immediate merger of Secunderabad Cantonment with GHMC. Leaders urged the Centre to clarify its stand, saying residents were awaiting a long-pending decision on the issue.

Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar is expected to receive Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Hyderabad visit despite the ongoing POCSO case against his son, Bhagirath Sai. Sanjay’s scheduled participation in official and political events has triggered political discussion and public attention.

Scores of women protested outside the Petbasheerabad police station on Sunday, demanding the immediate arrest of Bhagirath Sai, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, who was booked under the POCSO Act following allegations of inappropriate behaviour with a minor girl.

Banjara Hills police arrested five persons, including two rowdy sheeters, for allegedly posing as policemen, kidnapping three men and extorting Rs 13 lakh from them. The accused allegedly confined the victims in a farmhouse and threatened them over pending payments

Hyderabad police have imposed traffic restrictions and tightened security arrangements ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit on Sunday. More than 2,000 police personnel have been deployed for crowd management and public safety during the Prime Minister’s programmes and public meeting

A moving Mercedes-Benz car caught fire near Gachibowli in Hyderabad on Saturday night after smoke was noticed near Kothaguda. The driver stopped the vehicle and escaped safely before it was engulfed in flames

Once a multidirectional eco-memory of trees, dogs, and other nonhumans, the road to glitzy corporate, educational, and industrial hubs in Hyderabad is now a mono-memory — dominated by humans and their wheels

BRS working president KT Rama Rao launched a scathing attack on both BJP and Congress governments, accusing them of shielding Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar’s son in a POCSO case. He demanded Sanjay’s resignation and vowed to continue fighting for women’s dignity and justice in Telangana

The CogniChamp India Scholarship – Telangana 2026 programme was held at T-Hub with participation from more than one lakh students. Chief guest Jayaprakash Narayan and Cognitive Score AI founders highlighted the importance of understanding natural thinking abilities for future success

Chidvilas Sai emerged as the sole leader in the Open category with five points after five rounds of the 240th Brilliant Trophy Rapid Chess Tournament in Hyderabad. In the juniors section, Sanikommu Harshith Reddy and G Rushikesh shared the lead